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In medicine, superinfection is an infection following a previous infection, especially when caused by microorganisms that are resistant or have become resistant to the antibiotics used earlier.

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What is the verb of immune?

The verb form of 'immune' is 'immunize' (UK: immunise). Example: "My job is to immunize patients."


Who becomes immune?

Your mother was never immune......


How does immune deficiency diseases affect victims?

Their immune system becomes weaker.


Do you think that taking supplements to boost my immune system will make my immune system more reactive instead of calming it down if I have arthritis and my immune system is already hyperactive?

If you have an an inflammatory form of arthritis like for example RA it is the immune system that is attacking your joints and you need to treat it by suppressing the immune system to a degree. you would be wise to check with your doctor what treatments are best for you to self administer in any case.


What becomes deficient in aids?

the immune system.


What is immunotherapy?

Treatment that involves such immune molecules as cytokines, which are prepared synthetically, or other immune molecules that are not produced by patients themselves


What is reactive adenopathy?

Reactive adenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes that are responding to an infection, inflammation, or other immune system stimulus. This reaction typically causes the lymph nodes to become swollen, tender, and firm. It is a normal and common immune response to various health conditions.


What will happen if anti-HBs is reactive?

If anti-HBs is reactive, it indicates that the person is immune to the hepatitis B virus either due to vaccination or a past infection. This means that the person has developed antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen, providing protection against future hepatitis B infections.


What causes death in patients with AIDS?

just about any disease or infection including cancer that can attack your body with a compromised immune system. even things that are destroyed in your body from the toxicity and side effects of the medications prescribed to HIV patients. HIV meds are really hard on the liver for example.


Is it true about men that if they get any form of HPV they outgrow it and becomes immune to it after 18 months?

No, no known cure as yet, and no one outgrows it or becomes immune to it unless they receive the vaccine before being infected by it.


What research has been done on arginine and HIV?

information released in 2002 showed that treatment with arginine improved immune function in HIV patients and proved safe for these patients when used on a short-term patients.


Are antigens self cells?

The immune system is usually non-reactive against "self" antigens under normal conditions.